Farmers Protest India-US Trade Deal and Demand Action on Bank Fraud in Punjab
Farmers from different factions of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) have protested against the proposed India-US trade deal, expressing concerns that it could harm Indian agriculture by exposing farmers to competition from subsidised American products. Protests included effigy burnings of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Separately, BKU (Ekta Sidhupur) led demonstrations in Punjab demanding action against bank managers accused of defrauding farmers, highlighting ongoing grievances over loan harassment and crop losses. A national-level meeting is planned to discuss the trade deal's impact and future strategies.